of Sherwood, AR
August 30, 1946 - February 23, 2019
Carolyn Fay Carmean Cates was born August 30, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irma Arlo and Frank Milton Carmean, grandmother, Amanda Carmean, and step brother, Bill Brazle.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Kerry Cates of Sherwood, son, Eric Cates of Dallas, daughter Nancy and husband Chris Shahan of Sherwood, two grandchildren, Erin and Grant Shahan, sister Nancy Kimbrell and husband Danny of Sherwood.
Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of North Little Rock High School. She worked many years at Southern Paper Box Company in Little Rock where she had many friends and met her husband. Carolyn's favorite sport was tennis and played as often as she could. She won many tournaments and played league tennis as well, representing Arkansas at several Southern Sectional tournaments.
The thing that gave Carolyn the most joy in life was her family.
Visitation will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene in Sherwood, where she was a member. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor Noel George officiating. Interment will follow at Quattlebaum Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.
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Kerry, Eric, Nancy ... saddened to read about Carolyn. Fond memories. Praying for comfort.
Kerry, Sorry to hear about the loss of Carolyn. We are praying for you and your family. Take one day at a time and know that you are loved by lots of friends.
Loving regards, Ron & Carla Weeks
Prayers to family, from fellow class member NLRHS '65
Prayers to family, from fellow class member NLRHS '65
My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort go out to Carolyn's family. NLRHS65
Very sad hearing about Carolyn's passing and being childhood friends with Nancy I almost can't remember a time when Carolyn wasn't part of our lives. My prayers go out to Kerry, Nancy and the entire family and I ask the Lord to hold you close to Him so that you feel His love and peace during this most difficult time.
My heart goes out to each of you. Praying that God gives you strength during this difficult time. Just know that your MOTHER WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU
Kerry, Carolyn was so well loved in this life, especially by you. My prayers for your comfort.
We will miss Carolyn and are praying for Kerry and family.
Carolyn was my dearest friend in high school. I have great memories of those years, doing what typical teenagers do.
Walking to the swimming pool at the Boys Club, walking to the Rialto theatre on Main st. - THEN we go our first cars !! A VW
"beetle" for her, & a Chevy Corvair for me ! Those memories are how I will remember her .
Carolyn was a great friend and we will miss her so very much.
She always had a smile on her face and we had so many great visits. Our prayers go out for the family and may God give you strength and peace knowing that she is with her Savior Jesus Christ.
With much love,
Sheila and Benny Stingfellow
We loved Carolyn and pray that God will hold you close, Kerry.
We are so sorry to hear about Carolyn. Praying for the family. Doug and Judy Dover,
Prayers for all of you. She was loved and she will be missed.
Kerry. Prayers for you and your children. Carolyn was much loved by her tennis friends. Christ's Blessing during this difficult time for all....NoraAnn
Our heart are saddened by the loss of Carolyn. Rejoicing and feeling comfort in the knowledge that she is with our Lord and Savior in Heaven. Continuing our prayers for Kerry and his family for strength during this difficult time. She WILL be missed... Sam & Maggie Ross